Food, drink and tobacco process operatives vs Legal professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and Legal professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £4,409 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricFood, drink and tobacco process operativesLegal professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,647£33,056-£4,409
Mean Annual£29,602£53,552-£23,950
Monthly£2,387£2,755-£368
Weekly£551£636-£85
Hourly£13.77£15.89-£2.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFood, drink and tobacco process operativesLegal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£18,174£22,657
25th£24,514£25,495
50th (Median)£28,647£33,056
75th£34,736£51,507
90th (Senior)£42,506£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
A Legal professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives is £28,647, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £4,409 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £4,409 per year. Legal professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Legal professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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